The Fire of Christ’s Heart: Surrendering to Grace or to the World

Today’s Homily reflects on a challenging Gospel passage . . .

. . . where Jesus says He came not to bring peace but division. The Homily also invites us to linger with difficult Scriptures rather than skip to “favorite parts,” because they reveal essential truths about salvation.

St. Paul reminds believers that although Christ has already won victory over sin, we must still freely choose to surrender to God’s grace instead of giving in to old habits, emotions, and worldly desires.

We Must Still Freely Choose to Surrender to God’s Grace

Jesus speaks with deep urgency and longing for our salvation, revealing His burning desire to complete His saving mission on the Cross. True peace is not simply avoiding conflict or leaving things as they are; rather, Jesus brings a necessary division between the old life of sin and the new life of grace. Choosing the Kingdom means leaving behind “business as usual,” even when that causes tension within ourselves, our families, or society.

Ultimately, life presents only two paths: God’s way or the way that leads to emptiness, shame, and death. The Lord calls us to choose the way of life, to surrender to grace, and to walk with Him . . . who gives us strength in the Eucharist . . . to become truly new and free in Him.

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The Fire of Christ’s Heart: Surrendering to Grace or to the World
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: The Shrine of Our Lady of the Island